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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.58, 163.58 and 101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.58, 163.58 and 101 is: 150.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.58 : 163.58 = 101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.58/163.58 = 101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.58x = 163.58 × 101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.58x = 16,521.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,521.58/109.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.77

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